Auditions for Holiday Inn!
Audition Information
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn is a sparkling, romantic musical comedy filled with classic songs, lively dancing, and plenty of holiday cheer. The story follows entertainer Jim Hardy, who opens a Connecticut inn that is only open for holidays, as he navigates being left by his fiancée and former partner, Lila Dixon, and finds a new romantic interest in Linda Mason—all while trying to keep his business and his heart from falling apart.
Featuring beloved Irving Berlin songs including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “White Christmas,” and “Heat Wave,” Holiday Inn is a celebration of music, romance, friendship, and the magic of the holidays.
Auditions are open to adults age 18+ who are no longer in high school.
Audition Dates & Location
Auditions - attend one day only
Sunday, September 20, 6:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday, September 22, 6:30–9:30 pm
Check-in begins at 6:00 pm.
Callbacks - by invitation only
Friday, September 25, at 6:30 pm
Check-in begins at 6:00 pm.
Location
Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center (VACT Building),103 Lincoln Street, Verona
Before You Audition
Online registration is required by Thursday, September 17, at 6:00 pm. There will be no day-of or walk-up registrations.
Please include all known rehearsal conflicts on your online registration form. Because the rehearsal period is limited, it is important to minimize absences. We cannot accommodate regular late arrivals or early departures from rehearsals.
Please bring a recent photo, no larger than 4 x 6, to your audition.
We anticipate casting approximately 20–30 performers.
VACT welcomes actors of every race, ethnicity, disability, age (within the minimum age requirement), gender identity, and body type.
What to Prepare
Vocal Audition
Prepare 60–90 seconds of a musical theater song that showcases your voice and range. Songs from Holiday Inn will be used at callbacks.
An accompanist will be provided for those who wish to sing with piano. Please bring sheet music in a three-ring binder with as few page turns as possible and all cuts clearly marked. All staves of music—vocal and accompaniment—must be included. Please do not bring cut-off copies for the accompanist.
Auditioners may also use a backing track. If you choose this option, you must be comfortable operating and navigating the track on your own, including managing the technology and timing without assistance from the production team. A speaker will be provided.
No a cappella singing will be permitted.
Dance Audition
There will be:
A required jazz dance audition for all auditioners.
An optional tap dance audition.
Please wear clothing and shoes you can comfortably move in. Tap shoes are not required, and no previous tap experience is necessary to audition.
If you wish to be considered for the lead roles of Jim Hardy, Ted Hanover, Lila Dixon, Linda Mason, or Louise, or for featured ensemble, participation in the tap audition is strongly encouraged.
Dance Audition Videos
Our choreographer will provide instructional dance videos in advance for both the required jazz combination and the optional tap combination.
Register by 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, and you will receive the videos after 6:00 pm that evening.
Those who register after September 13 will receive the videos after 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 17, when audition registration closes.
Auditioners are expected to arrive familiar with the provided choreography. Time will be available at auditions for questions and a brief review before performing.
If you are unable to access the dance videos or experience another barrier that prevents you from using them before auditions, please contact Director Marcus Wisniewski at mjeffreywisniewski@gmail.com to discuss alternatives.
Casting Notification
All auditioners will be notified of casting decisions by email.
Rehearsal Commitment - Please Read Carefully
Because of the condensed rehearsal period and the extensive music and choreography in Holiday Inn, the rehearsal schedule will be different from VACT’s typical schedule.
Rehearsals begin Monday, October 19, and will be scheduled four evenings per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30–9:00 pm
Not every cast member will necessarily be called all four nights each week.
Mondays will typically be all-call rehearsals for the full cast.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays will generally focus on smaller groups and choreography.
Beginning approximately Monday, November 16, rehearsals will transition to all calls for the full cast.
The rehearsal schedule will be adjusted during Thanksgiving week.
Dress rehearsals begin Monday, November 30. All dress rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Performance dates for Holiday Inn can be found on our Performances page HERE.